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SHIPWRECKED?BEST VOYAGEI EVER MADE.— ZENO OF CITIUM · DIOGENES LAERTIUS 7.4

Shown on Black. Printed across the chest.

Shipwrecked? Best voyage I ever made.

Zeno of Citium, Diogenes Laertius 7.4

$48

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Tee
Color: Black
SizeSize guide

Boxy and structured. Between sizes, size up.

Made to order in 2–5 business days, then 3–5 business days to arrive. Order by December 10 for delivery before Christmas.

The source
"νῦν εὐπλόηκα, ὅτε νεναυάγηκα."

Zeno of Citium, Diogenes Laertius 7.4. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

Greek: Hicks 1925 Loeb text via Perseus; His shipwreck at Piraeus brought him to philosophy.

The Greek text is public domain. The English on the shirt is our own rendering of it.

The marks
  • Our coordinates embroidered on the left sleeve in accent thread
  • The Spartan Surfers helmet printed at the back of the neck
  • Printed inside label with the helmet and coordinates

Accent thread on Black: Orange.

The tee

Cotton Heritage MC1086 Premium Heavyweight

  • 100% combed ring-spun cotton, 6.5 oz
  • Structured regular fit, side-seamed
  • 1x1 rib collar
  • Printed neck label, no scratchy tag
  • Direct-to-garment print, soft hand

Care: wash cold inside out, tumble dry low or hang dry, do not iron the print.

Shipping and returns

Free shipping to every US address, with tracking.

Misprinted, damaged or defective? Email us within 30 days with a photo and we replace it or refund you.

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Zeno of Citium

c. 334–262 BC

A shipwrecked merchant who founded Stoicism on a painted porch in Athens.

Every line from Zeno of Citium

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